The fast-growing ethical investment manager and super fund, Australian Ethical, has announced the appointment of Anthony Lane as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 10 November.
Anthony has more than 25 years’ experience across legal, investment, transformation and operational efficiency within superannuation, investment management, financial advice and banking services organisations. Prior roles include COO at MLC Wealth, Global COO at Mercer Investments, and Group Executive, Risk & Governance at Colonial First State. Most recently Anthony has been consulting to Australian Retirement Trust.
As COO, Anthony will report directly to CEO, John McMurdo, and become a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. The role is responsible for overseeing Australian Ethical’s day-to-day operations and driving strategic initiatives to support growth, resilience and efficiency.
Australian Ethical Managing Director and CEO, John McMurdo said, “I’m delighted that Anthony will be joining our business at this exciting time. We have made significant progress in the development of a modern operating platform designed to help us scale with efficiency and resilience. Anthony’s skills and expertise will ensure we effectively leverage and grow the capability we now have.”
Anthony Lane said, “I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Australian Ethical and am excited about the opportunity to support the continued growth of the organisation. Over the past few years, Australian Ethical has taken steps to build strong superannuation and investment operating foundations and I look forward to helping the business capitalise on its investment for its members and investors and continue to enhance its operating efficiency.”
Anthony joins Australian Ethical as the investment manager announced it has exceeded the milestone of $14bn in funds under management.
